BSc Economics and Accounting with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc in Economics and Accounting and Finance, combining economic theory with accounting and financial analysis. Core topics include Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Financial Analysis, Accounting, and Data Analysis. A foundation year pathway is available, with potential exemptions from CIMA, ACCA, ACA (ICAEW) and ICAS professional exams upon satisfactory completion of specified modules. The course includes an Extended Project module.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC
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What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 81%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Finance Professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Business and Financial Project Management Professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 170 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 17%
- West Midlands: 12%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 35%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Succeeding at University
- Introduction to the Business Environment
- Introduction to Accounting Essentials
- Skills for Your Successful Future
- Extended Project
- Maths for Economics and Finance
- Economics and Finance Foundations
- Communicating Economics
- Management Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Audit and Assurance
- Industrial Economics
- Mathematical Modelling for Business
- International Trade
- Investment Management
- Business Law
- Corporate Finance
- International Finance
- Public Economics
- Business Taxation
- Behavioural Economics
- The Business of the Space Economy
- Contemporary Issues in Economics, Finance and Business 1
- Microeconomics
- Maths for Economics 1
- Statistics for Economics
- Macroeconomics
- Maths for Economics 2
- Introduction to Economic Data Analysis
- Contemporary Issues in Economics, Finance and Business 2
- Introductory Econometrics
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Principles of Accounting
- Topics in Applied Econometrics
- Principles of Finance
- Principles of Personal Taxation
- Economic History
- Firms, Markets and Welfare
- Money and Central Banking
- Environmental and Resource Economics
- Data Science
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics and Accounting with Foundation Year at University of Leicester earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,500 and £51,500. The £39,500 median after five years is £9,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics and Accounting with Foundation Year at University of Leicester do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics and Accounting with Foundation Year at University of Leicester?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Economics and Accounting with Foundation Year at University of Leicester?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 116 UCAS points.
Is BSc Economics and Accounting with Foundation Year at University of Leicester accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
Does BSc Economics and Accounting with Foundation Year at University of Leicester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Economics and Accounting with Foundation Year at University of Leicester?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.